Topic of the Month (June 2023)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Increasing energy efficiency and energy affordability for households”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Energy Efficiency Measures
- Financing investments/schemes for households
- Clean energy transition
and more!
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How Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) can be upgraded with Building Renovation Passport (BRP) elements: the iBRoad2EPC concept.
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The construction and operation of buildings contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, requiring urgent adoption of efficiency measures, renewable energy, and sustainable materials to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
News
Solar panels installed at 'Charles Telford Erickson' high school in Kavaja, funded by EU-UNDP initiatives, significantly reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, exemplifying sustainable development efforts in Albania.
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A publication by BPIE provides ten recommendations for the European Commission to make buildings more sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient, enhancing Europe's stability and well-being.
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Bruegel’s policy brief outlines strategies for the EU to finance building decarbonisation by 2030, including stronger regulations, significant investments, and enhanced public-private financing mechanisms.
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Australia faces climate and housing crises, and financial institutions can promote sustainable, affordable housing through green bonds and mortgages, significantly reducing emissions and costs.
News
The global shift towards sustainability in building practices, driven by climate change urgency, emphasises green certifications, lifecycle considerations, and energy-efficient designs in commercial real estate.
News
A recent study introduces special materials that passively cool and heat buildings - many of which are readily available - by emitting heat to the sky and reflecting ground heat, offering energy savings and reduced emissions.
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High-rise buildings in cold climates are tackling heating system decarbonisation challenges through NYSERDA's Empire Building Challenge and its Retrofit Playbook, aiming to promote sustainable practices across the real estate sector.
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The ‘Access to Funding Handbook’ by SHAPE-EU and GNE Finance guides stakeholders in securing financing for social and affordable housing renovations through various public and private funding mechanisms, supported by practical case studies.
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